Teaching Plan

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

AUTOMATION
DEKC 3643
1.

SEMESTER 2

SESSION 2013/2014

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

1 Describe the concept of Automation, Programmable Logic Controller (PCL) and their components. (PO1, C2)
2

Solve well-defined problems based on provided information by using PLC, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and proper components to
achieve automation. (PO2, CTPS3)

3 Demonstrate connection based on symbols and diagram given. (PO3, S4)

2.

Synopsis
This subject will introduce a fundamental of the automation in manufacturing sector, their components such as actuators,
sensors as well linear and rotary transportation devices. It will also covers on programmable logic controller (PLC) as the
main controller including its definition, main hard components, PLC programming languages, interfacing PLC with computers.
And will also learn how to integrates PLC hardware and software and their components.

3. Pre requisite
None
4.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

References
D. Petruzella, Frank Programmable Logic Controller, 4th Ed. McGraw Hill. 2011
Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 3rd Ed. 2008
Hugh Jack, Automating Manufacturing Systems. Ver 5.0 2007
LA Bryan & EA Bryan, Programmable Controller: Theory and Implementation, 2nd Ed. Industrial Text, 2007
IEC 61131 Standards for Programming Manuals

5.
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Subject Implementations
Lectures - 2 hours per week for 14 weeks (Total = 28 hours)
Tutorials - 3 hour per week for a total of 6 weeks (Total = 18 hours)
Laboratory - 3 hour per week for 6 weeks (Total = 18 hours)
Test - 3 hour per week for 2 weeks (Total = 6 hours)

6.

Subject Evaluations
Assessment

Marks

Test 1
Test 2
Mini Project
Lab
Lab Test
Final Examination

10%
10%
10%
20%
10%
40%

7.

Detail Syllabus and Delivery Planning

Date Modified:

Note: 1. Tutorial sessions (3h): 6 to 8 weeks throughout the semester

2. Test 1 (Week 6); Test 2 (Week 12)

Week

Contents

10-02-14

Ref.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Automation

Introduction, type of automation, goals and application of automation, programmable controller

Structure of an automated system; control system and application, composition of control system
and application

Note 1
Handout 1

Tutorial 1

Chapter 2: Automation System Components

Switches, sensors & transducers

Relays, contactors, fuses

Isolators, circuit-breaker

Actuator and annunciator

Note 2
Handout 2

Tutorial 2

Chapter 2: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Defination and principle operation of PLC

PLCs versus Computers

PLC size and application

PLC Hardware Components

Note 2
Handout 3

Lab Sheet

Lab 1

Chapter 2: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

4

Processor Memory Organization

Program Scan

PLC Programming Languages

Note 2
Handout 4

Tutorial 3

Note 3
Handout 5

Chapter 3: Programming of PLC

Electromagnetic Control Relays

Converting Relay Schematics into PLC Ladder Programming

Writing a Ladder Logic Program

Lab Sheet
Lab 2

Chapter 3: Programming of PLC (C'td)

Timer & Counter Instructions

Up-Counter and Down-Counter

Cascading Counters

Combining Counter and Timer Functions

Note 3
Handout 6

Tutorial 4

Chapter 3: Programming of PLC (C'td)

Note 3
Handout 7

Data manipulation instructions

Structured logic design, flowchart based design and state based design.

Lab Sheet
Lab 3

MID SEMESTER BREAK

Chapter 4: Introduction to Pneumatic

Introduction and basic theory

Pneumatic systems

Circuit type and Color coding

Note 4
Handout 8

Tutorial 4

Chapter 4: Introduction to Pneumatic

Note 4
Handout 9

Actuators and valves

Design consideration and practice

Common symbology

Lab Sheet
Lab 4

Chapter 4: Introduction to Hydraulic systems

10

Introduction and basic theory

Hydraulic systems

Circuit type and Color coding

Note 4
Handout 10

Tutorial 4

Chapter 4: Introduction to Hydraulic systems

11

Actuators and valves

Design consideration and practice

Common symbology

Note 4
Handout 11

Lab Sheet
Lab 5

Note 5
Handout 12

Chapter 5: Introduction to Robotic

12

Introduction to robotic

Robot axes of motion

Robot geometry types

Lab Sheet
Tutorial 5

Chapter 5: Introduction to Robotic

13

Note 5
Handout 13

Reference frames

Robot arm and drive systems

Robot homing process, accuracy & repeatability, control method, application and integration

Experiment 5

Notes [1~6]
Handouts
[1~13]

Review on Chapter 1 Chapter 5

14
Tutorial 6 & Lab Test

15

REVISION WEEK

16

EXAMINATION WEEK

8. Matrix Learning Outcome (LO) Versus Program

Outcome (PO) & Taxonomy
Matrix LO VS PO

Matrix LO VS Taxonomy

PO
LO

Psychomotor
5

/
/

9.

Cognitive

Affective
6

Assessment
5

Test/ Examination

Test/Mini Project/
Examination

Lab/Mini Project

Matrix Learning Outcome (LO) Versus Soft Skills (KI)

LL
LO

CS
3

CTPS
6

Notes: LL: Life Long Learning

CS: Communication Skills
CTPS: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

ES
5

TS
4

ES: Entrepreneurship Skills

TS: Teamwork Skills
EM: Ethic & Moral
LS: Leadership Skills

EM
4

LS
3

Plan Assessment (SEM 2 2013/2014)

Assessment

Question

OBE code

LO1 (PO1)

Q1
Q2
Q1

UJ1-1
UJ1-2
UJ2-1

PLC (5%)

Q2

UJ2-2

Pneu & Hyd

(5%)

PRO

5%

Midterm Test 1 (10%)

Test 2
(10%)
Lab
(30%)

Total Percentage

PLC (5%)
Auto (5%)

L1
L2
LT1
LT2

Mini Project
(10%)

Final Exam
(40%)

LO2 (PO2)

Q1
Q2

PA-1
PA-2

Q3

PA-3

Q4

PA-4

Auto (10%)
PLC (10%)
Pneu & Hyd
(10%)
PLC + Pneu+
Hyd (10%)

LO3 (PO3)

PO1
(Knowledge)
5%

PO2
(Design)

PO3
(Tool)

Total
10%

5%
5%

10%

5%
PLC(10)
Hd(10)
PLC(5)
Hd(5)
5%

5%

10%
10%
5%
5%

30%

5%

10%

10%
10%
40%

10%
10%
20%

45%

35%

100%

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